AMERICAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2073530 • 6635 JOHN RALSTON RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9053953 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 3286782 | ON FILE | Oct 22, 2010 | Jan 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-9000664 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP06714A | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2013 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9240337 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2011 | Oct 7, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9240337 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2011 | Dec 20, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 8087963 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 42-1921-01868 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2010 | Jul 23, 2011 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 42-1921-01868 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2010 | Jun 21, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9053953 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-9000664 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP06714A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9240337 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2013 | Oct 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9240337 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2011 | Dec 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 8087963 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1921-01868 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2011 | Jul 23, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 42-1921-01868 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 3286782 | CARGO | Jan 15, 2011 | Jan 15, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-726220 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC726220 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MC726220 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MC726220 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2020 |
| MC726220 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2020 |
| MC726220 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC726220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC726220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC726220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 22, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC726220 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2010 | REVOKED | Jan 24, 2011 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.7B-HMDP | Hazmat parking violation | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-5(d) | DOT406/407/412 manhole securement | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (46 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDLAND | W 400 FLORIDA AVE | ...325828 | AMERICAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 2, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | 1900 ALLEN GENOA RD | ...283421 | AMERICAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 12, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STONE MOUNTAIN fwy /off ramp to i-285 | ...D65709 | AMERICAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 13, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2017 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records